“Vintage Port” 2004
Our Vintage Port is produced predominantly from the Marechal Foch grape. The traditional method of making a port wine is employed; to halt the fermentation process, pot-stilled brandy is added to the must, so that a degree of residual sugar remains in the finished wine. The wine is then matured in small, older American oak barrels for one year, after which time it is bottled, and then aged in the bottle prior to release. Our winemaker has been perfecting this technique using our own grapes since 1988, and is pleased with the results thus far.

Upon release, our Port has a rich, ripe, black cherry character, with hints of vanilla and mocha. As it matures, it develops more of a dark cherry jam quality with pronounced dark chocolate overtones. It is a delicious, unique wine that will develop and age for many years; one achievement of which our winemaker is most proud.